If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? When sleeping on the pad by itself, can you feel the hardness of the floor?
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I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress. IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel. IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top. If I may recommend a topper... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A8BUB0 Good luck!
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Have not slept on the mattress myself, but it is not very firm. Might not be suitable for someone with a back issue in my opinion.
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As long as you're strong enough to shake it out every week or so, I think it should make your mattress softer. Without shaking, it will probably compact pretty quickly.
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It must be quite comfortable; my son has been sleeping on it since Xmas. However, I did put a mattress pad on it at the time of setting it up. It is now due for another pad because he had told me it's beginning to sink.
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i have a full sized bed and it takes up more than half...so if u sleep alone it should be fine since its flexible and u can move it around in different ways but it will probably be like a barrier around your entire bed lol..it could be fun lol
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I do not believe it would be very comfortable. It is super soft and you may feel the hard floor underneath depending on one's weight, but if you don't have back trouble and sleep comfortable on say, carpeted floor, it may be ok.
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It's a really good item to put up by yourself. Also, make sure you have the middle post on the cross bars for the bed. They should come with two little post. I love my bed and it's a good investment.
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No I wouldn't get a mattress pad for it. My daughter sleeps on it without any complaints. It is an air mattress so it isn't squishy like a mattress but it does the job just fine.
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No, I don't think you need one. I like a low bed, so I just set my mattress on the floor and it felt fine.
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They do make mattress pads, similar to those you'd use on your own bed. Is that what you mean?We had one for the Pack 'n Play we bought for our visiting grandchildren. It adds a touch of softness without making the mattress too 'fluffy' for safety and is totally machine washable and dryable in case of 'accidents'.
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It does have a very thin pad made into to. I would strongly suggest a self inflated pad for extra comfort. Like a therma rest pad.
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Im perfectly content with the 6" mattress myself. Many a nights it is slept on actually. So I guess if you want it extra chushy then maybe get the pad too, but I think the mattress is very comfortable.
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For me, i just put it on the floor and sleep from there. Box springs is up to u as a preference. Honestly, i wish i bought a firmer mattress. This is a bit soft for my taste.
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I think it depends on the mattress. If your mattress has a slick, shiny cover, putting baby on that with only a sheet (or a plastic sheet) between feels cold at first and may promote sweating if it doesn't provide enough air circulation. This pad is like a thick layer of dense felt, and - in my personal opinion - seems more comfy than going without it. It's not in any way cushy, though, if that's what you're looking for.
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I found it really helps having a mattress pad and a sheet to hold it all together, with that setup you can't even feel the seams if you try. It's a very high quality mattress.
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Tried it with and without, found I prefer with sheets. Without sheets, I was using a sleeping bag but the pad still got dirty over time. With sheets, it was kept clean. But be sure and use the "deep" pocket fitted sheets, because you're adding 4" to the depth of your mattress.
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I don't use a mat with it and I have hardwood floors -- i haven't had any issues or problems. I think you'll love this machine. I've had no issues or complaints.